Sweat it out

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verb

To endure or patiently wait for a difficult or stressful situation or experience to be over.

I just have to sweat it out until my exam results come in.
Visual representation of "sweat it out" - To endure or patiently wait for a difficult or stressful situation or experience to be over.

Often appears as...

  • sweat it out at the gym
  • sweat it out in the heat

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Patience Required

Use 'sweat it out' when a situation takes time to resolve and requires patience or endurance.

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We're sweating it out until we get news from the investor.
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Stressful Times

'Sweat it out' is often used during moments of anxiety or stress waiting for an outcome.

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Just sweat it out; she'll eventually text you back.
Visual representation of the word "Sweat it out"

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